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How to get fromSan Diego to Erieby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Erie by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Erie International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane SAN - ERI
    8h 46m
    $167–642

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Stationtrain train
    2d 7h
    $873–1,857

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus bus
    2d 14h
    $441–873

  4. Drive 2,443.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Eriecar car 2,443.9 mi
    40h 12m
    $446–645

  5. Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane SAN - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus bus
    10h 2m
    $299–1,148

  6. Fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane SAN - CLE
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain train
    9h 27m
    $258–946

  7. Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane SAN - PIT
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus bus
    10h 29m
    $226–1,347

San Diego to Erie by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$873Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,121.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Erie, PA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Erie International Airport (ERI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Erie Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 7h.

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